On average, 55% of IT budgets are spent on operations, keeping the lights on. Organisations are constantly trying to find the right balance between running efficient operations and exploring the new possibilities of digital transformation. And as more organisations move towards the cloud, many missed expectations occur. But how can an organisation build the right strategy to minimise the skill gap and spend less on operations while increasing efficiency and innovation?

In this session, we will discuss:

• The business perspective behind digital transformation
• The challenges associated with open source solutions like OpenStack & Kubernetes
• How to categorise your IT activities and gain control of your IT budget
• How to structure a business-centric IT organisation that focuses on innovation rather than keeping the lights on